# RemoteBoot WOL vs Magic Packet

The clearest difference is price: RemoteBoot WOL at Free against Magic Packet's $2.29. RemoteBoot WOL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Magic Packet's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 11 months). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

RemoteBoot WOL is free to download; Magic Packet costs $2.29 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RemoteBoot WOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for RemoteBoot WOL against 4.5 for Magic Packet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 104 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, Magic Packet every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteBoot WOL | Magic Packet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.29 |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182/reviews) | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Tsuchiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/308435079) | [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteBoot WOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteboot-wol/id310369182)

Remotely power on your Mac or PC from your iOS device using Wake-on-LAN technology.  This utility also allows you to check if your computer is online with a ping function.  Siri Shortcuts integration enables voice commands for launching your computer.

**Highlights:** Wake On LAN (WOL), Remote PC startup, Ping network check, Siri Shortcuts integration, Launch Mac/PC from iOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works where others failed
- 👍 Simple and works well
- 🚀 Easy to setup and use
- 👍 Supports host names
- 👍 Works perfectly every time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken from v4 (broadcast issue)
- 🐛 Apple Watch app broken
- 🐛 Doesn't send broadcast packets
- 🐛 Ads are present
- 🐛 Interface is weak and not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App is broken from v4, always sends to broadcast address
- Apple Watch app is broken
- Does not send broadcast packets, only non-broadcast
- App crashes when configuring or adding servers
- Settings are sometimes removed

**Requested features**

- Remove ads / Offer ad-free version
- Add automatic ping feature for status check
- Option to specify DNS name instead of IP
- Add confirmation that WOL packet was sent
- Ability to rearrange device list


### Magic Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601)

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

**Highlights:** Wake, turn off, and restart computers, Remote control over internet, Siri commands support, Interactive widgets, Host availability check, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteBoot WOL free?

RemoteBoot WOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Packet free?

Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteBoot WOL or Magic Packet?

Magic Packet is rated higher. RemoteBoot WOL averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Magic Packet averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do RemoteBoot WOL or Magic Packet have ads?

RemoteBoot WOL shows ads; Magic Packet does not.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteBoot WOL or Magic Packet?

RemoteBoot WOL ships an update every 11 months, and Magic Packet every 6 days. Most recently, RemoteBoot WOL was updated on September 20, 2026 and Magic Packet on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*